Hello,
i am am looking for some options on PH control. Here is the history. We are not new pool owners or new to the TFP way of doing things. We were actually BB(B) method before we found this amazing message board. Our pool has always needed MA on a regular basis, even before we added the SWG. Probably because we kept the TA on the high side (120 or so) because we liked the feel of the water. Last fall we added our SWG when we redid all of the plumbing and electrical to the pad. When we added the SWG, we lowered the TA to its current level of 80.
Now the problem. (Ya'll see this coming from a mile away) We are adding MA at a rate of 12oz daily. That is targeting a PH of 7.8. By the end of the day, the PH will be up to 7.9-7.95. It will creep up to 8.2 if we let it. (calibrated Hanna digital PH meter) Adding MA wouldn't be so burdensome if we both didn't travel for work. I am considering lowering the TA to 60 and see what that does. For now, boric acid is out of the question because we have dogs. They like to take the occasional drink from the pool.
Looking for option....
FC 8
CC 0
PH 7.8 for now
TA 80
CH 400
CYA 80
Borates 0
Salt 3900
PO4 50
Thank You,
Bryan
i am am looking for some options on PH control. Here is the history. We are not new pool owners or new to the TFP way of doing things. We were actually BB(B) method before we found this amazing message board. Our pool has always needed MA on a regular basis, even before we added the SWG. Probably because we kept the TA on the high side (120 or so) because we liked the feel of the water. Last fall we added our SWG when we redid all of the plumbing and electrical to the pad. When we added the SWG, we lowered the TA to its current level of 80.
Now the problem. (Ya'll see this coming from a mile away) We are adding MA at a rate of 12oz daily. That is targeting a PH of 7.8. By the end of the day, the PH will be up to 7.9-7.95. It will creep up to 8.2 if we let it. (calibrated Hanna digital PH meter) Adding MA wouldn't be so burdensome if we both didn't travel for work. I am considering lowering the TA to 60 and see what that does. For now, boric acid is out of the question because we have dogs. They like to take the occasional drink from the pool.
Looking for option....
FC 8
CC 0
PH 7.8 for now
TA 80
CH 400
CYA 80
Borates 0
Salt 3900
PO4 50
Thank You,
Bryan